Vacuum pump??

[tony31]

Hello all, I have a question on using a vacuum pump for degassing my wine not looking to spend a fortune. What size pump is suitable but not over the top? What pressure do we want to achieve to degass. Thank you in advance

 

[PKnotlost]

You don't need much 20 to 30HG is good. I have just started using a vacuum pump and its great. I got the cheapest one at harbor frieght with the 25% coupon it was around 75$. made up a couple of carboy tops out of the ornge two vent covers, got a vacume canister for about $10 to keep a safety between the pump and juice (its important).

Its so easy now to transfer and degas, and it dose a fantastic job.

 

[tony31]

Thank you for the reply is it possible to send a pic of your pump so I can see it??

 

[Terek]

check amazon. we use them when installing air conditioners. I just picked on up for like $60

 

[Terek]

here is the one we got. Since raised in price

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DMZA2G/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

but this one should work for what you need

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DYA21PU/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[tony31]

Terek the small one from Amazon I used already and didn't pull any co2 out of the wine

 

[vNmd]

I am still using a MityVac but always wanted something automated. How long do you leave these pumps on to degas? Any issues with leaving them on overnight and such?

 

[PKnotlost]

Really the way to degas right is during a racking. Nothing works any where nearly as good. Set a pinch in the line about 16 inches from the fresh racking vessel and it will degas it very well. Don't be in a hurry set it up for a slow go and it will do it very thoroughly. Mine takes about 20 mins per 6 cal. I'll send a picture of mine set up and how it works when I get home.

 

[tony31]

Thank you appreciate it.. PKnotlost

 

[pumpkinman2012]

I highly recommend the All In One Wine Pump, I've had one for several years and it has made my wine making 100% easier, I can rack, degass, filter, and bottle.
This vacuum pump invaluable! It is worth every last penny!

 

[PKnotlost]

Here are some pictures but I have it set in a gallon jug instead of the big carBoys because that's all I had to do but that gives you an idea on the picture even a shot of it actually working. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1450465217.639008.jpgView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1450465250.452882.jpgView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1450465279.002876.jpg